West Indies’ player Fidel Edwards has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s fourth Test match against England.

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Edwards was found guilty of using inappropriate language by Emirates Elite Panel ICC Match Referee Alan Hurst in a hearing after play concluded in Durham on Tuesday.

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Edwards was found to have breached clause 1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct which relates to “using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting.”

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Explaining his decision, Mr Hurst said: “When bowling, and in frustration, Fidel swore loudly enough to be heard by spectators at the ground and television audiences.

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“We are not saying that players cannot show frustration or demonstrate passion but Fidel’s means of doing that was totally unacceptable and does not set an appropriate example.

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“The player regrets his actions and I trust this penalty will serve to ensure it does not occur again,” he added.

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Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee.
The charge was brought by on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden, third umpire Nigel Llong and fourth official Trevor Jesty.

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Mr Hurst reached his conclusion after a hearing attended by Fidel Edwards, West Indies captain Daren Ganga, Team Manager Michael Findlay and the four umpires.

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For Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct the ICC Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.

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The full ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Officials can be found at: http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc/rules/code-of-conduct-for-players-and-officials.pdf

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England won the match at Durham’s Riverside ground in Chester-le-Street by seven wickets on Tuesday and secured the four-match series 3-0.